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determines


Meanings
  • verb

    decide the outcome of something; cause something to happen

  • verb

    make (an event, action, or process) definite or certain


Rhymes
Words rhyming with determines
admonishes , advocates , announces , applies , assures , concludes , considers , confirms , decides , delivers , demonstrates , ensures , implies , insists , prescribes , recommends , suggests , supports , verifies
Variants
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determine , determined , determines , determining
Etymology
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From Old French determinier, from determiner 'to determine, limit', from Latin determinare, from dis- 'apart' + terminar-, terminare 'to set bounds'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'determines' is related to the word 'terminate', which means to bring something to an end.

  2. In mathematics, 'determinant' is a special number that can be calculated from a square matrix and can provide important information about the matrix.


Related Concepts
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  1. decision-making: The process of making a choice between multiple options. 'Determines' is a key verb in this process, as it refers to the action of making a decision and setting the outcome.

  2. outcome: The result or end of something. 'Determines' is often used to describe the action of deciding or causing the outcome of an event or situation.


Culture
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In literature, 'determines' is often used in the context of decision-making and outcomes. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character Claudius says, 'My words fly up, my thoughts remain below: Words without thoughts never to heaven go.' This quote illustrates how our words and actions can 'determine' the course of events. In music, the title of the song 'Determinate' by the band Between the Buried and Me reflects the idea of setting a definitive course or direction.

How to Memorize "determines"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a situation where you need to make a decision that will 'determine' the outcome of a project or a relationship. Visualize yourself carefully considering all the options and making a clear and confident decision.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'determines' with the idea of making a decision and setting a course of action. Think of the word as a synonym for 'decides' or 'chooses'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Decide and Determine' to remember the meaning of the word. The first part of the word, 'decide', refers to making a choice, and the second part, 'determine', refers to setting the outcome.


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